Extreme Heat Forces Families With Infants Indoors Across Southern California

A Southern California mother describes how record-breaking summer heat has upended daily life with her four-month-old son. Temperatures in her area have reached up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, triggering an extreme heat warning lasting at least three days. Simple outdoor activities, such as a morning visit to a botanic garden, have become impractical due to dangerously hot conditions. Health authorities are advising residents to remain in air-conditioned spaces and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. The situation highlights a growing challenge for parents of infants, who are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.